Stretching – The Quick, Lazy Happy Hack

How Stretching for Just 2 Minutes Can Change Your Day

No need for an intense workout to boost your mood, although that works great, too. One of the quickest and laziest happy hack you can take advantage of is simply stretching for a couple minutes. Even just 30 seconds of stretching can help you take a load off.

Stretching the muscles:

Helps eliminate stress and tension that builds up throughout the day

Reduces fatigue, and sometimes even anger

Clears your head, and gets your blood flowing

Makes you happier!

Stretching is a very quick way to boost your mood; it can take just 2 minutes to ease your tension!

For a more happier, more effective stretch:

Start With the Muscles That Need Help the Most

Rather than starting with stretches for the entire body, begin stretching those areas of the body that are the most tense. Focus on the areas that are the tightest, and spend more time on those before stretching the rest of the body.

Start Slowly and Stretch with Movement

The gentle stretching movements of yoga, tai chi, pilates can increase flexibility with each stretch. Start by doing the stretch at a lower intensity and more slowly to enable your muscles to get used to it. Then, as your muscles get used to the motion, gradually increase the speed and intensity of the movement.

Skip the Stretch Prior to Working Out

The muscles should be warm before stretching, to help prevent strains and tears. Prior to stretching, warm them up with light walking or jogging. If you do not have time for this step, save the stretch for after the workout while the muscles are still warm.

Specific Stretches for the Entire Body

Soon after establishing a regular routine of stretching, one can expect:

A greater range of motion and increased muscle flexibility

Better circulation

Improved posture

Relief from stress and tension

Reduction in lower back pain

Best of all, you can expect to feel happier!

Even if you don’t have time for a big workout, stretching in the morning and night really changes your body and your mind.

-Erin Heatherton

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